The Clients brief was to take a tired 90's style bathroom and give it some bizazz. While we have not been able to travel the last couple of years the client wanted this space to remind her or places she had been and cherished.

KBDi QLD Finalist 2023 - Small Bathroom

Interior Design By Jo

To meet the client‘s brief and maintain the character of the house it was decided to retain the existing timber framed windows and VJ timber walling above tiles. The client loves green and yellow, so a patterned floor tile including these colours was selected, with two complimentry subway tiles used for the walls up to the picture rail. The feature green tile used in the back of the shower. A playful bold vinyl wallpaper was installed in the bathroom and above the dado rail in the toilet. The corner back to wall bath, brushed gold tapware and accessories, wall hung custom vanity with Davinci Blanco stone bench top, teardrop clearstone basin, circular mirrored shaving cabinet and antique brass wall sconces finished off the look. The picture rail in the high section was painted in white to match the wall tiles and the above VJ‘s were painted in Dulux Triamble to match the custom vanity 2 pak finish. This colour framed the small room and with the high ceilings softened the space and made it more intimate. The timber window architraves were retained, whereas the architraves around the entry door were painted white to match the wall tiles. The adjacent toilet was changed to an in wall cistern and pan with tiles, wallpaper, accessories and wall sconces to match the bathroom Overall, the design allowed open easy access, modernised the space and delivered the wow factor that the client was seeking.

Floating Timber Vanity

Improva

The design of this bathroom exudes a sense of minimalist elegance, combining clean lines, functional elements, and subtle details. The top-mount rounded sink, floating vanity with finger-pull handles, and wall-mounted taps create a cohesive and visually appealing space that is both practical and stylish.

Bathrooms

Kohler

White Damask Kohler Tailored Vanity with chrome Kelston faucet. Nothing adds elegance to a bathroom like a furniture-style bathroom cabinet. Especially when they’re available in a huge range of sizes and every wood finish you can imagine.

Farmhouse Bathroom

Photo of a country bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, white cabinets, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors and shaker cabinets.

Duluth Street - Bathroom Remodel

FBC Remodel

Mid-Century Modern Meets Vibrant Whimsy: A Bold Bathroom Remodel This stunning bathroom remodel embraces mid-century modern roots while infusing it with a fresh, playful vibe. A show-stopping botanical wallpaper, featuring mustard yellow, teal, and gray hues, sets the stage for this cheerful and sophisticated space. The custom walnut vanity, paired with sleek quartz countertops and brushed gold fixtures, adds warmth and elegance, beautifully balancing the room's lively palette. A large round mirror framed in gold complements the hardware, while globe sconces offer soft, ambient lighting. In the shower, vertical teal tile brings a handcrafted feel, while a built-in niche with contrasting dark hex tile provides stylish storage. Modern brass fixtures and a glass shower partition with gold trim give the space a luxurious edge. Thoughtful details like open wood shelving for towels and accessories, a mix of geometric floor tile, and contemporary lighting add texture and depth, creating a bathroom that is both functional and fabulously unique.

Reforma de baño en Sant Quirze

Lautoka Urbana

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, multi-coloured tile and ceramic tile.

Girl's Bathroom

Robert Frank Interiors

Clark Dugger Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls and marble floors.

Arabescato Montclair Danby Honed Marble Powder Room Vanity

Stone Fabricators

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in St Louis with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Colors

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Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, yellow floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, panelled walls and a shower seat.

Riesman Lane Powder Room

ReVision Design/Remodeling

© Ascendant Imaging
This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Charlotte with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Kitchen Remodel | Opossum Rd, Montgomery Twp, NJ 08540 v2

The Home X

Situated in Montgomery, NJ, this high‐end renovation features a black‐framed shower and wood vanity for a bold yet classic look. The marble countertops and brass fixtures lend modern elegance, while the subway tile and custom vanity offer functional storage and a bright space. The result is a spa‐inspired, luxurious retreat that showcases transitional design at its finest.

Wine Country Luxury

Sarahliz Lawson Design

Photo of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Allendale Remodel & Addition - Austin, TX

Pura Vida Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Mid Century Modern House renovation

Stol Design Group

Midcentury bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured walls, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, black floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Modern Retreat with a View

Vision Design

A totally modernized master bath
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, an alcove tub and multi-coloured walls.

Bethesda_Owner's Bathroom

NGage Properties Group

Creating specific focal points for this owner’s bathroom was important. Client wanted a modern-forward spa-like bathroom retreat. We created it by using rich colors to create contrast in the tile. We included lighted niches for the bathtub and shower as well as in the custom-built linen shelves. The large casement window opens up the space and the honeycomb gold chandelier really added a touch of elegance to the room while pulling out the gold tones in the floor and wall tile. We also included a contemporary 84” trough double vanity and a freestanding bath tub complete with a bath filler to complete the space.

Vintage Bathoom in Ardmore

Airy Kitchens

Design ideas for a small eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Classic Black & White Bathroom Remodel - Niche

123 Remodeling Inc.

For the bathroom, we went for a moody and classic look. Sticking with a black and white color palette, we have chosen a classic subway tile for the shower walls and a black and white hex for the bathroom floor. The black vanity and floral wallpaper brought some emotion into the space and adding the champagne brass plumbing fixtures and brass mirror was the perfect pop.

Northwest Zen Bathroom

G. Christianson Construction, Inc.

Dark stone, custom cherry cabinetry, misty forest wallpaper, and a luxurious soaker tub mix together to create this spectacular primary bathroom. These returning clients came to us with a vision to transform their builder-grade bathroom into a showpiece, inspired in part by the Japanese garden and forest surrounding their home. Our designer, Anna, incorporated several accessibility-friendly features into the bathroom design; a zero-clearance shower entrance, a tiled shower bench, stylish grab bars, and a wide ledge for transitioning into the soaking tub. Our master cabinet maker and finish carpenters collaborated to create the handmade tapered legs of the cherry cabinets, a custom mirror frame, and new wood trim.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Multi-coloured Walls

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.